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What have we done? or what have we allowed to happen... Capitalism works, when we let it. In pure capitalism, all the cost would be borne by the users. But in our version the costs our taken care of before the end user. They are borne by everyone. We have price supports and incentives. These are things that are important to new and emerging technologies. But to things like petroleum and coal they set up a false economy. Why should we subsidize risky behavior. The cost of very deep sea drilling, and mountain top removal should be steep, not the cheapest alternative. We have lobbyists that work to keep these breaks for business. As long as we keep these in place, the cost of alternatives is hindered. Right now the price of gas should be between 5 and 15 dollars per gallon. If we had let the prices float, at a level equal to the first fuel embargo, We would we not be using as much petroleum as now. Alternatives would be cost effective. If gas were... Say 10 bucks a gallon. wouldn't you drive something else? or maybe live closer to work?
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